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Bichon Frise
A cheerful white powder-puff of a dog from the Mediterranean region.
♥ Swipe on the Bichon FriseQuick facts
- Origin
- France
- Size
- Small
- Energy
- Medium
- Bred for
- Companionship
- Lifespan
- 14–15 years
- Temperament
- Cheerful, playful, curious
- Exercise
- 40 min/day
- Grooming
- High
- Shedding
- Low
- Training
- Moderate
- With children
- Great
- Apartment
- Yes
Where the Bichon Frise comes from
Bichon Frises come from the Mediterranean and became popular with royalty in France and Spain. They later worked as circus dogs and were rediscovered as pets in the 1900s.
Personality and daily life
Cheerful, playful and curious. Bichons are affectionate and sociable, and don't like being alone.
Bichons are happy powder-puffs that shed little. They need regular grooming and company.
Exercise, grooming and health
Short walks and play. The curly coat sheds little but needs daily brushing and professional grooming every 4 to 6 weeks. Allergies and dental issues are common.
Is a Bichon Frise right for you?
Apartments and allergy-prone owners willing to groom.
- Copes well with apartment living
- Great with children
- Sheds little
- Needs regular grooming
Similar breeds
Profiles are general guides. Individual dogs vary, so always meet the dog and talk to a breeder, shelter or vet.